Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will welcome Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, Hon James Marape MP, to Australia on 7 December 2023 for an official visit.
Connected through our shared maritime border and joined through our rich cultures and history, Australia and Papua New Guinea have a close and longstanding partnership underpinned by mutual respect and trust.
The Prime Ministers will meet in Canberra to discuss the enduring security partnership and broader issues impacting on Papua New Guinea, Australia and the Pacific.
As near neighbours, our economic, trade, defence and security interests are deeply connected. Australia and Papua New Guinea have a proud history of working together in the region.
This visit will continue to strengthen the partnership between Prime Ministers, who last met at APEC in San Francisco in November, following the Prime Minister’s visit to Port Moresby and Wewak in January.
Quotes attributable to Prime Minister Albanese:
“I am delighted to welcome Prime Minister Marape to Australia.
“Australia and Papua New Guinea's partnership represents our shared priorities across a range of areas, including economic development, security, climate resilience and sport.
“Australia’s relationship with Papua New Guinea is special; we hold common history, values, and an enduring bond as neighbours, partners and friends."